Serpentine Mitts
DESIGNED BY MIRIAm L. FELTON
These simple fingerless gloves fit like a dream and look like a million bucks. The non-traditional cable is fun to knit as well as fun to wear. This pattern is offered in 3 sizes and the larger sizes could easily be for men as well. Sizing is measured by hand circumference around the palm, above the thumb.
SPECIFICATIONS
Yarn: For all sizes - 1 50 gram skein of Louet Gems fingering weight. Needles: Set of 5, 2.25 mm (US Size 1) double pointed needles. Gauge: 8 stitches per inch measured over stockinette. Finished Sizes: to fit up to 7(8,9)" hand circumference. 7" long. Notions: stitch markers to mark gusset
ABBREVIATIONS
k: knit p: purl m1: make one c2 over 1 right p: slip 1 st to the back on cable needle, k2, p1 from cable needle. c2 over 1 left p: slip 2 sts to the front on cable needle, p1, k2 from cable needle. c2 over 2 right: slip 2 sts to the back on cable needle, k2, k2 from cable needle. c2 over 2 left: slip 2 sts to the front on cable needle, k2,k2 from cable needle.
Notes:
● This pattern is sized to fit with about 1" of negative ease. Meaning that for a 7" size, the finished mitt will be about 6" around. This allows for a comfortable and secure fit. The gusset is worked at the same time as the cables, but is written in a separate section. Remember to work them at the same time but in the location indicated in the gusset section instructions Stretchy sewn bind off is worked thus: Cut the tail of yarn 4 times length of a round or row, then thread onto a tapestry needle and \*\*thread through 2 sts as if to purl and then back through the first st as if to knit and slide the first stitch off the needle. Repeat from \*\* until allsts are worked.
Pattern:
Cuff: Cast on 48(56,64) sts and join in the round, being careful not to twist. Divide sts evenly on 4 needles. Work 4 inches of k2 p2 ribbing. If you desire a longer mitt, work ribbing for more than 4".
Gusset:
NOTE! The Gusset is worked at the same time as the cables, but placed differently based on which handyou areknitting for!For left hand, gusset is worked at the end of needle 4 and before needle 1. For right hand, gusset is worked at the end of needle 2 and before needle 3. Gusset rnd 1: m1, place marker on each side of new stitch to mark gusset sts. Gusset rnd 2 and every even gusset round: knit all gusset sts. Gusset rnd 3: m1, k1, m1 (3 sts) Gusset rnd 5: m1, k to end of gusset sts, m1 Repeat Gusset rnds 5 & 6 until you have a total of 21(23,25) gusset sts, then continue in stockinette until cablework isdone.
Serpentine Cables:
The following instructions can be worked from either the written directions or the charts. The chart and legend are on the last page. For both hands, work the following instructions (or the chart) over needles 1 &2 & continue ribbing on other needles, remembering to work gusset sts as instructed above.
For 7" size only:
Rnd 1: k2, p2, k2, p1, c2 over 1 right p, p2, c2 over 1 left p, p1 (k2,p2) twice. Rnd 2 and all even rounds: knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts. Rnd 3: k2, p2, k2, c 2 over 1 right p, p4, c2 over 1 left p, (k2, p2) twice. Rnd 5: k2, p2, c2 over 2 right, p6, c2 over 2 left, p2, k2, p2. Rnd 7: k2, p1, c2 over 1 right p, k2, p6, k2, c2 over 1 left p, p1, k2, p2. Rnd 9: k2, c2 over 1 right p, p1, k2, p6, k2, p1, c2 over 1 left p, k2, p2. Rnd 11: knit all knits and purl all purls Rnd 13: knit all knits and purl all purls Rnd 15: k4, p2, c2 over 1 left p, p4, c2 over 1 right p, p2, k4, p2. Rnd 17: k4, p3, c2 over 1 left p, p2, c2 over 1 right p, p3, k4, p2. Rnd 19: k2, c2 over 1 left p, p3, c2 over 1 left p, c2 over 1 right p, p3, c2 over 1 right p, k2, p2. Rnd 21: k2, p1, c2 over 1 left p, p3, c2 over 2 left, p3, c2 over 1 right p, p1, k2, p2 (this is also the last increase round for the gusset section) Rnd 23: (k2, p2) twice, c2 over 1 right p, c2 over1 left p, (p2, k2) twice, p2. Rnd 25: k2, p2, (c2 over 1 left p, c2 over 1 right p, p2) twice, k2, p2. Rnd 27: k2, p3, c2 over 2 right, p4, c2 over 2 left, p3, k2, p2. Rnd 29: k2, p2, (c2 over 1 right p, c2 over 1 left p, p2) twice, k2, p2. Rnd 30: Work as other even rounds, knitting all knits and purling all purls
For 8" size only:
Hcalalye uie suuucs uil ue lccuics su uat yuu vcy!l inccuic I wi! ye, alu caull lccuic as it sis. Rnd 1: p2, k2, p2, k2, p1, c2 over 1 right p, p2, c2 over 1 left p, p1 (k2,p2) twice, k2. Rnd 2 and all even rounds: knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts.Rnd 3: (p2, k2) twice, c 2 over 1 right p, p4, c2 over 1 left p, (k2, p2) twice, k2. Rnd 5: p2, k2, p2, c2 over 2 right, p6, c2 over 2 left, (p2, k2) twice. Rnd 7: p2, k2, p1, c2 over 1 right p, k2, p6, k2, c2 over 1 left p, p1, k2, p2, k2. Rnd 9: p2, k2, c2 over 1 right p, p1, k2, p6, k2, p1, c2 over 1 left p, k2, p2, k2. Rnd 11: knit all knits and purl all purls Rnd 13: knit all knits and purl all purls Rnd 15: p2, k4, p2, c2 over 1 left p, p4, c2 over 1 right p, p2, k4, p2, k2. Rnd 17: p2, k4, p3, c2 over 1 left p, p2, c2 over 1 right p, p3, k4, p2, k2. Rnd 19: p2, k2, c2 over 1 left p, p3, c2 over 1 left p, c2 over 1 right p, p3, c2 over 1 right p, k2, p2, k2. Rnd 21: p2, k2, p1, c2 over 1 left p, p3, c2 over 2 left, p3, c2 over 1 right p, p1, k2, p2, k2 Rnd 23: p2, (k2, p2) twice, c2 over 1 right p, c2 over1 left p, (p2, k2) 3 times. (this is also the last increase round for the gusset section) Rnd 25: p2, k2, p2, (c2 over 1 left p, c2 over 1 right p, p2) twice, k2, p2, k2. Rnd 27: p2, k2, p3, c2 over 2 right, p4, c2 over 2 left, p3, k2, p2, k2. Rnd 29: p2, k2, p2, (c2 over 1 right p, c2 over 1 left p, p2) twice, k2, p2, k2. Rnd 30: Work as other even rounds, knitting all knits and purling all purls For 9"size only: Rearrange the stitches on the needles so that you begin Needle 1 with k2, and each needle has 16 sts. Rnd 1: (k2, p2) twice, k2, p1, c2 over 1 right p, p2, c2 over 1 left p, p1 (k2,p2) 3 times. Rnd 2 and all even rounds: knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts. Rnd 3: k2, (p2, k2) twice, c 2 over 1 right p, p4, c2 over 1 left p, (k2, p2) 3 times. Rnd 5: (k2, p2) twice, c2 over 2 right, p6, c2 over 2 left, (p2, k2) twice, p2. Rnd 7: k2, p2, k2, p1, c2 over 1 right p, k2, p6, k2, c2 over 1 left p, p1, (k2, p2) twice. Rnd 9: k2, p2, k2, c2 over 1 right p, p1, k2, p6, k2, p1, c2 over 1 left p, (k2, p2) twice. Rnd 11: knit all knits and purl all purls Rnd 13: knit all knits and purl all purls Rnd 15: k2, p2, k4, p2, c2 over 1 left p, p4, c2 over 1 right p, p2, k4, p2, k2, p2. Rnd 17: k2, p2, k4, p3, c2 over 1 left p, p2, c2 over 1 right p, p3, k4, p2, k2, p2. Rnd 19: k2, p2, k2, c2 over 1 left p, p3, c2 over 1 left p, c2 over 1 right p, p3, c2 over 1 right p, (k2, p2) twice. Rnd 21: k2, p2, k2, p1, c2 over 1 left p, p3, c2 over 2 left, p3, c2 over 1 right p, p1, (k2, p2) twice. Rnd 23: (k2, p2) 3 times, c2 over 1 right p, c2 over1 left p, (p2, k2) 3 times, p2. Rnd 25: (k2, p2) twice, (c2 over 1 left p, c2 over 1 right p, p2) twice, (k2,p2) twice. (this is also the last increase round for the gusset section) Rnd 27: k2, p2, k2, p3, c2 over 2 right, p4, c2 over 2 left, p3, (k2, p2) twice. Rnd 29: (k2, p2) twice, (c2 over 1 right p, c2 over 1 left p, p2) twice, (k2, p2) twice. Rnd 30: Work as other even rounds, knitting all knits and purling all purls - Set gusset sts on waste yarn or stitch holders and rejoin other sts in the round. - Work 1" of ribbing above rejoin. Bind off using stretchy sewn bind-off.
Thumb:
- Pick up 21(23,25) sts from thumb gusset and knit 1 round joining in the round with a k2tog to bridge the gap over the thumb hole. 20(22,24) sts remaining for thumb. - Work 5 rounds of k2p2 ribbing and bind off with stretchy sewn bind-off.
mbering to place gusset on opposite side. Weave in ends and block if desire
Campbell, and Kelli Slack. Thank you to models: Amanda Johnson and C. Felton.
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